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Ashworth Becomes the Fastest to 600 Wins
1/24/2024 2:43:00 PM | Women's Tennis
By Morgan Pruchniewski, Duke Athletics Communications Student Assistant
DURHAM -- A fixture of the Blue Devils for 28 seasons, Jamie Ashworth has been a defining part of the Duke women's tennis program. As one of the winningest women's tennis coaches in the nation, he took his legacy to new heights after clinching his 600th win against Illinois this past weekend.
Ashworth became head coach at Duke in 1997 and since then has established the Blue Devils as a powerhouse program. He helped lead the Blue Devils to the program's first NCAA Championship in 2009 and the 10th overall national trophy in school history. He has led the squad to the championship match twice and the semifinals 11 times. He's championed 18 20-win seasons and 24 consecutive NCAA Tournament appearances.
In conference action, Ashworth has guided the Blue Devils to nine ACC Championships and 12 ACC regular season titles. He was also part of a 116-match win streak in ACC play from 1989 through 2000.
Over the years, Ashworth added to his impressive coaching resume with two NCAA Individual Champions, two NCAA National Players of the Year, two Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) National Team Indoor Championships, four National Rookies of the Year, 44 All-ACC selections, 31 All-Americans and six Grand Slam Champions.
Last Saturday, Ashworth added another major accomplishment to his coaching resume after defeating the Illinois Fighting Illini, 4-2, in Sheffield Indoor Tennis Center. With the win, Ashworth became the fastest NCAA Division I women's tennis coach to score 600 wins, doing so in only 747 matches.
"It wasn't an easy one tonight either for us," said Ashworth after the match. "I had no idea [about it being my 600th win] to be honest with you. Someone mentioned it to me yesterday and I had no clue."
Ashworth ranks fourth nationally among active coaches with 600 wins and is just the seventh NCAA Division I coach to reach the 600-win ledger.
The culture of excellence that Ashworth has created for the Blue Devils is not only evident from his unparalleled record but also from his national recognition. Ashworth earned ACC Coach of the Year four times and ITA Regional Coach of the Year five times. He also was voted by his peers to receive the title of Wilson/ITA National Coach of the Year in 2014.
"We are at a great place, we are at a great school, great institution, unbelievable support staff, assistant coaches and players that we have had – yes, 600 is a great number but there are so many people that went into all of those wins," said Ashworth. "Being at a place like Duke with the administration and support – it has been phenomenal."
His 600th win comes in the early portion of the 2023-24 season for the Blue Devils in which Duke is 4-0 and ranked No. 15 nationally.
"A great experience, a great run," Ashworth said. "It is a tribute to everybody that has been around our program during my time here. Thank you to all of them. Thank you to [my] family and everybody else. It has been awesome to be here and be part of Duke."
Come watch Ashworth and the Blue Devils take on Princeton this Friday, Jan. 26 in Sheffield Indoor Tennis Center at 3 p.m., for the ITA Kickoff Weekend in Durham.
To stay up to date with Blue Devils women's tennis, follow the team on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook by searching "DukeWTEN".
Duke Centennial
In 2024, Duke celebrates its Centennial, marking one hundred years since Trinity College became Duke University. Duke will use this historic milestone to deepen the understanding of its history, inspire pride and strengthen bonds and partnerships, and prepare for a second century of continued excellence and impactful leadership. To learn more, please visit 100.duke.edu
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DURHAM -- A fixture of the Blue Devils for 28 seasons, Jamie Ashworth has been a defining part of the Duke women's tennis program. As one of the winningest women's tennis coaches in the nation, he took his legacy to new heights after clinching his 600th win against Illinois this past weekend.
Ashworth became head coach at Duke in 1997 and since then has established the Blue Devils as a powerhouse program. He helped lead the Blue Devils to the program's first NCAA Championship in 2009 and the 10th overall national trophy in school history. He has led the squad to the championship match twice and the semifinals 11 times. He's championed 18 20-win seasons and 24 consecutive NCAA Tournament appearances.
In conference action, Ashworth has guided the Blue Devils to nine ACC Championships and 12 ACC regular season titles. He was also part of a 116-match win streak in ACC play from 1989 through 2000.
Over the years, Ashworth added to his impressive coaching resume with two NCAA Individual Champions, two NCAA National Players of the Year, two Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) National Team Indoor Championships, four National Rookies of the Year, 44 All-ACC selections, 31 All-Americans and six Grand Slam Champions.
Last Saturday, Ashworth added another major accomplishment to his coaching resume after defeating the Illinois Fighting Illini, 4-2, in Sheffield Indoor Tennis Center. With the win, Ashworth became the fastest NCAA Division I women's tennis coach to score 600 wins, doing so in only 747 matches.
"It wasn't an easy one tonight either for us," said Ashworth after the match. "I had no idea [about it being my 600th win] to be honest with you. Someone mentioned it to me yesterday and I had no clue."
Ashworth ranks fourth nationally among active coaches with 600 wins and is just the seventh NCAA Division I coach to reach the 600-win ledger.
The culture of excellence that Ashworth has created for the Blue Devils is not only evident from his unparalleled record but also from his national recognition. Ashworth earned ACC Coach of the Year four times and ITA Regional Coach of the Year five times. He also was voted by his peers to receive the title of Wilson/ITA National Coach of the Year in 2014.
"We are at a great place, we are at a great school, great institution, unbelievable support staff, assistant coaches and players that we have had – yes, 600 is a great number but there are so many people that went into all of those wins," said Ashworth. "Being at a place like Duke with the administration and support – it has been phenomenal."
His 600th win comes in the early portion of the 2023-24 season for the Blue Devils in which Duke is 4-0 and ranked No. 15 nationally.
"A great experience, a great run," Ashworth said. "It is a tribute to everybody that has been around our program during my time here. Thank you to all of them. Thank you to [my] family and everybody else. It has been awesome to be here and be part of Duke."
Come watch Ashworth and the Blue Devils take on Princeton this Friday, Jan. 26 in Sheffield Indoor Tennis Center at 3 p.m., for the ITA Kickoff Weekend in Durham.
To stay up to date with Blue Devils women's tennis, follow the team on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook by searching "DukeWTEN".
Duke Centennial
In 2024, Duke celebrates its Centennial, marking one hundred years since Trinity College became Duke University. Duke will use this historic milestone to deepen the understanding of its history, inspire pride and strengthen bonds and partnerships, and prepare for a second century of continued excellence and impactful leadership. To learn more, please visit 100.duke.edu
#GoDuke
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